What platforms is Zelda Tears of the Kingdom releasing on?
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is releasing soon and it is important to know what system you are going to be playing it on. Countless trips around Hyrule have taken place on Nintendo systems across the board.
Breath of the Wild, the prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, was released on two systems; the Nintendo Switch and the Wii U. Since Tears of the Kingdom is a direct sequel, will it too hit multiple systems? What platforms is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releasing on?
What systems is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releasing on?
Nintendo has made it very clear that Tears of the Kingdom will only be released on the Nintendo Switch. Even since the first Nintendo Direct where the reveal trailer was shown, it has been placed on the Switch.
To celebrate the game, Nintendo has created a special edition OLED model of the Switch themed after Tears of the Kingdom. The company has even made a Tears of the Kingdom edition pro controller to go alongside the system.
Breath of the Wild saw the rise of Calamity Ganon. Tears of the Kindom will continue the story with a new epic adventure. The new title will show the true power of Link as he uses new abilities like Fuse, Recall, and Ascend along with the power of the new Ultrahand. Link’s new abilities are just part of what will set Tears of the Kingdom apart from its predecessors.
In the Tears of the Kingdom story, you will witness the destruction of the Master Sword and the rise of Demon King Ganon alongside other malevolent forces. The sprawling landscapes of Hyrule are no more and the vast skies have turned red. Throughout the skies of Hyrule are now mysterious islands.
What editions of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are there?
There are two editions of Tears of the Kingdom being released; standard and collector’s. The standard edition can come with various bonuses depending on which retailer you purchase it from. The collector’s edition comes with a steel poster, steelbook case, art book, and pins. Those who can find them can also purchase new Amiibo made specifically for Tears of the Kingdom.
